A healthcare professional may provide negligent medical treatment if they fail to provide a service that meets the minimum acceptable standard for their profession. This could include failing to diagnose a condition, prescribing the wrong medicine, or making a mistake during surgery.
However, a mistake does not automatically entitle you to compensation. We also need to prove that the negligent treatment you received fell below acceptable standards causing avoidable harm and your injury or loss.
If you are considering bringing a negligence claim, you firstly need to call us for an initial discussion. We will consider your options and whether you should pursue a claim for compensation.
To be successful, we need to prove that you suffered physical or psychological injury as a direct result of the care or treatment you received.If we believe there is a strong chance of pursing a successful claim, then we will review your records alongside instructing any relevant medical experts.
There is a strict time limit if you want to make a negligence claim. You must start the process:
There is some exception around this rule including fatalities, but our team will be able to explain any upcoming deadlines.
There is a strict time limit if you want to make a negligence claim. You must start the process:
A claim can be made by the next of kin of someone who has died or does not have the capacity to make their own claim.
Medical negligence cases are complex and this means matters can take a considerable amount of time to conclude.
No two cases are the same and the length of a claim depends on several factors including the complexity and severity of the claimant’s injuries, including how they impact and will continue to impact, on their quality of life.
These timelines are therefore only a rough guideline:
We will work tirelessly to support you, fighting for the compensation you deserve and need to get your life back on track as quickly as possible.